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Hopes Fade for Missing Miners at Trevali’s Perkoa Mine in Burkina Faso, Africa
May 18, 2022
Rescue workers have found no survivors in a rescue chamber deep inside a flooded zinc mine in Burkina Faso, the government and the mine owner said on Tuesday, all but extinguishing hope that eight missing miners could still be alive
Aurelia Metals Wins Approval to Expand New Cobar Complex, Australia
May 11, 2022
Australian mining and exploration company Aurelia Metals has obtained regulatory approval to extend the life of its Peak gold and base metals operations up to 2035. The New South Wales (NSW) government has granted a development consent for the New
Authorities Hope to Reach Survivors Trapped in Trevali’s Perkoa Mine in Burkina Faso, Africa
May 11, 2022
The race to reach eight workers trapped in a flooded, Canadian-owned zinc mine in West Africa is making progress. Trevali Mining Corp. says access to its Perkoa Mine in Burkina Faso is improving after more than 32 million liters of
Technology Spend Needed to Ensure Western Mineral Supplies
May 9, 2022
The western mining industry has been slow to make technological improvement in mineral and metal processing, having relied too heavily on supplies of processed minerals from China over the past 20 years, sector representatives said at the Mines and Money
Anglo American Unveils Prototype of World’s Largest Hydrogen-powered Mine Haul Truck
May 6, 2022
Anglo American has unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at its Mogalakwena PGMs mine in South Africa. The 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid truck, generating more power than its diesel
Glencore and Li-Cycle Enter Partnership to Advance Circularity in Battery Raw Material Supply Chains
May 5, 2022
Glencore has established of a strategic partnership with Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., a leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. Glencore will subscribe for convertible debt in Li-Cycle and Li-Cycle will become a preferred partner for Glencore in the lithium-ion battery
Chile Denies Approval of Anglo American’s $3 Billion Los Bronces Mine Expansion
May 4, 2022
Anglo American said that the Environmental Assessment Service of Chile (SEA) has formally rejected the environmental permit application for the $3 billion extension project of its Los Bronces copper mine. A formal decision issued by the Chilean regulator follows its
Epiroc to Acquire Australian Mining Electrification Infrastructure Provider JTMEC
May 2, 2022
Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc has agreed to acquire Australian mining electrification infrastructure provider JTMEC, for an undisclosed sum. JTMEC is engaged in providing of electrification infrastructure solutions for both underground and surface mines. It also manufactures electrical substations and
Russia’s Gas Supply Cuts in Europe Could Fuel More U.S. Coal-to-Gas Switching
May 2, 2022
The U.S. power market may be in for another wave of coal-to-gas switching this summer as potential replacement fuel demand from Western Europe drives global coal prices higher. The price pressure could come following a recent but potentially extended suspension
Nabors Invests in Ultra-Deep Geothermal Drilling Technology Innovator, GA Drilling
April 29, 2022
Nabors Industries Ltd. has added to its clean energy portfolio with a US$8 million investment in GA Drilling. This strategic investment expands Nabors’ commitment to deep-drilling technologies tapping super-hot, ultra-deep rock reservoirs. GA Drilling, a geothermal technology company with headquarters
